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Kelly MoffittAs you dash about checking off the last of Christmas lists, begin to set the trimmings of a holiday feast, or finish up that last day of work before the holiday, spend some time with the annual St. Louis on the Air Christmas special, which aired on Dec. 23. We’re celebrating the holiday with two favorite holiday poems, one old and one more recent: First, a St. Louis Public Radio staff recording of “ A Visit from St. Nicholas ” Second, host Don Marsh reads his original poem, “The Day After Christmas” Want more holiday-inspired cheer? Here are a few segments we think you’ll enjoy while preparing for Christmas: Gledelig Jul! Joyeux Noël! Frohe Weinachten! Exploring global Christmas traditions with Santa The 12 days of St. Louis Christmas songs Folklorist publishes book on St. Louis Christmas traditions In its sixth year, Jewish and Muslim Christmas Day of Community Service turns to aid of immigrants Listen here: “A Visit from St. Nicholas” By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before‘Twas the day before Christmas Eve: St. Louis on the Air Christmas Specialhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/twas-day-christmas-eve-st-louis-air-christmas-special
55083 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 23 Dec 2016 19:03:02 +0000‘Twas the day before Christmas Eve: St. Louis on the Air Christmas SpecialKelly MoffittAs you dash about checking off the last of Christmas lists, begin to set the trimmings of a holiday feast, or simply relax with a day off of work, spend some time with the annual “St. Louis on the Air” Christmas special, which will air at noon on Christmas Eve. We’re celebrating the holiday with renditions of favorite holiday music, stories and poems. Here’s what you’ll hear: “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by the Ambassadors of Harmony “Is there a Santa Claus?,” an editorial published in The New York Sun in 1897 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” written by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel in 1957 and recited by Kirkwood storyteller Anne Williams Excerpts from “A Christmas Carol,” written by Charles Dickens in 1843 and recited by Williams. “Christmas Carol,” written by St. Louis poet Sara Teasdale in 1911 “A Visit from St. Nicholas” read by the St. Louis Public Radio staff “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” performed by Judy Garland in 1944’s “Meet Me in St. Louis” “ The DaySpend some of the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with St. Louis on the Air’s Christmas Specialhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/spend-some-most-wonderful-time-year-st-louis-air-s-christmas-special
50690 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgWed, 23 Dec 2015 21:51:01 +0000Spend some of the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with St. Louis on the Air’s Christmas SpecialErica SmithWe’re celebrating Christmas spirit in a special Christmas Eve edition of “St. Louis on the Air” with some favorite holiday music, poems and stories. “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by the Ambassadors of Harmony . “Is there a Santa Claus?,” an editorial published in The New York Sun in 1897 . “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” written by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel in 1957 and recited by Kirkwood storyteller Anne Williams. Excerpts from “A Christmas Carol,” written by Charles Dickens in 1843 and recited by Williams. “Christmas Carol,” written by St. Louis poet Sara Teasdale in 1911. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” read by the St. Louis Public Radio staff. How well do you know those voices? Test your STLPR knowledge. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” performed by Judy Garland in 1944’s “Meet Me in St. Louis.” “The Day After Christmas,” by “St. Louis on the Air” host Don Marsh. 'The Day After Christmas' By Don Marsh Boxes piled high and ribbons askew Pretty paper that once had‘St. Louis On The Air’ Special: Christmas Spirit, Poetryhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/st-louis-air-special-christmas-spirit-poetry
42105 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgWed, 24 Dec 2014 00:30:58 +0000‘St. Louis On The Air’ Special: Christmas Spirit, PoetryCamille PhillipsContinuing our Christmas Eve tradition, we shared holiday songs, poems and memories from listeners and staff during today's broadcast of St. Louis on the Air. Among the highlights of the show: "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by The Ambassadors of Harmony A reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by St. Louis Public Radio staff Holiday memories from both listeners and staff And, back by popular demand: a reading of Don Marsh's poem "The Day After Christmas" St. Louis on the Air provides discussion about issues and concerns facing the St. Louis area. The show is produced by Mary Edwards and Alex Heuer and hosted by veteran journalist Don Marsh .Christmas Eve Special: Poems, Songs And Stories From Listeners And Staffhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/christmas-eve-special-poems-songs-and-stories-listeners-and-staff
32536 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 24 Dec 2013 20:07:05 +0000Christmas Eve Special: Poems, Songs And Stories From Listeners And Staff